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Music cannot work a magic spell. It can, however, do wonderful things. In recent issues of BBC Music Magazine, we have explored the benefits to mental health of listening and playing music, not least

The punk rock landmark that keeps on giving celebrates half a century with an expanded anniversary edition produced by bassist Tony Shanahan.

Richard Barrett is on a mission to make you a better blues player – with full audio examples and backing tracks

Hildur Guðnadóttir is scrolling through her phone. Whereas most people use the device to collect photographs and notes alongside contact numbers, the Icelandic composer records snippets of music. Thes

Franz Schubert’s Moments Musicaux Op 94 are as captivating and expressive as any of his works, and a good deal more accessible to intermediate players than many. Although published in 1828, Schubert h

In the mid-60s John Lennon bought a Framus 12-string acoustic and used it with The Beatles in the studio. 60 years later the company has reissued the model in all its fab finery – and it now comes with a little help from a friend!